kidney failure affects different aspects of normal life. among different manifestations, sleep problem can be considered as a common complaint of esrd (end stage renal disease) patients. in this study, we aimed to investigate the interrelationship between sleep disorders in esrd patients and their characteristics. through a cross-sectional study (2010-2011), 88 esrd patients undergoing maintena...

backgroundattention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. up to 50% of these children suffer from at least one comorbid sleep disorder. considering the deleterious effects of sleep problems on all aspects of children's life, this study was designed to investigate the impact of a sleep hygiene intervention on sleep habits ...

aim: pediatric sleep problems can result in negative consequences for both mothers and children. considering the relatively high prevalence of sleep disorders among children with adhd (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), this study was designed to investigate the impact of a sleep hygiene intervention to promote sleep problems in children with adhd and maternal mental health.methods: thi...

background: as sleep has a critical role in health and social function and also, changes in women's sleep patterns can be the first indicator of mood disorders this study was conducted to investigate the sleep disorders among women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder. methods: in this study, using standard tools of general sleep questionnaire (gsq) and berlin questionnaire, sleep disorders amo...

Sleep-related movement disorders should be differentiated from parasomnias, sleep-associated behavioral disorders, and epilepsy. Polysomnography (PSG) is the gold standard in evaluating such disorders. Periodic leg movement disorder during sleep (PLMS), hypnic jerks, bruxism, rhythmic movement disorder, restless legs syndrome, and nocturnal leg cramps have broadly been discu...

Obsessive-compulsive and sleep disorders are among the most common disorders in general population and therefore aim of present study was to determine role of personality traits in predicting obsessive-compulsive disorder and sleep quality among dormitory students. The participants included 277 university students that were selected randomly. Goldberg big five personality inventory-short form, ...

sleep apnea, and particularly obstructive sleep apnea, is a common disorder that is characterized by a repetitive, partial or complete cessation of air flow, associated with oxyhemoglobin desaturation and an increased effort to breath. in recent years, orthodontists have been interested and involved in the management of this disorder since it has been shown that oral appliance therapy can be an...

abstract background: about 79% of pregnant women in the world suffer from sleep disorders. these disorders result from physiological changes during pregnancy, originate from different factors, and can affect pregnant women’s quality of life before, during, and after delivery. this study aimed to investigate the effect of sleep healthy behavior education on the quality of life among pregnant wom...

introduction: sleep disturbance is common in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery and has been recognized for more than 30 years. new literature suggests the importance of sleep and rest for restoration, protection and promotion of function and wellbeing of these patients. because of the importance of the role of nurses in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, this stu...